Description
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a leading internet investor that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of over 40 brands in the digital media and software sectors. The firm is focused on investing across the highest-value, fastest-growing verticals on the internet. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals - Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
The Paralegal role would help support the Connectivity and Technology Shopping and Entertainment divisions which includes brands such as PC Magazine, LifeHacker, Humble Bundle, IGN, Spiceworks, AskMen, RetailMeNot, Mashable, Ookla, Ekahau and more.
Job Description
- Facilitate contract management and general legal files organization, manage forms/templates, input contracts into the contract management system, and record retrieval.
- Collaborate with individual members of various departments across the entire company to ensure accurate administration of legal documents, compliance with business requirements, and that the contract processes operate smoothly.
- Assist with designing, developing and implementing systems and process changes to increase efficiency, support, scalability, and ensure quality in the contracting and other legal department matters.s
- From time to time, draft and redline various documents such as termination letters, NDAs, amendments, contractor and freelancer agreements, talent agreements, and contest and sweepstakes rules.
- Work on projects alongside attorneys as needed, including but not limited to matters pertaining to litigation, real estate, data privacy, stock administration, and insurance policy renewals.
- Perform legal administrative tasks such as handling mailings, contract signature requests, organizing files and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required.
- 0-3 years’ experience as a paralegal at a reputable law firm and/or company.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to handle numerous projects and keep track of multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and good judgment.
- Ability and openness to learning new things.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, and rapidly changing environments.
Ziff Davis offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Note: Disclosure as required by NYCHRL, the base salary range for this role when being performed in the City of New York is $60,000-65,000. Compensation for this business unit specific role is based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, as well as business & company performance.
